Livermore VAMC - Livermore California

Livermore VAMC - Livermore, CA

Livermore Vamc is treatment facility located at 4951 Arroyo Road in the 94550 zip code in Livermore, CA that offers medication assisted substance use treatment. It accepts people with trauma and veterans into its treatment service. Livermore Vamc provides buprenorphine maintenance, naltrexone administration and suboxone prescription to young adults and adults. Some of the treatment approaches used by Livermore Vamc consist of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and brief intervention.

Address: 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Hospitals
  4. Opioid Medications used in Treatment
  5. External Opioid Medications Source
  6. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  7. Type Of Treatment
  8. Pharmacotherapies
  9. Treatment Approaches
  10. FacilityOwnership
  11. License/Certification/Accreditation
  12. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  13. Payment Assistance Available
  14. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  15. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  16. Screening & Testing
  17. Transitional Services
  18. Ancillary Services
  19. Other Addictions Treatment
  20. Counseling Services and Education
  21. Medical Services
  22. Tobacco/Screening Services
  23. Facility Smoking Policy
  24. Age Groups Accepted
  25. Gender Accepted
  26. Exclusive Services

Here are the full facility listing details on Livermore VAMC in Livermore, CA:

Types of Care at Livermore Vamc

  • Substance use treatment
  • Treatment for co-occurring serious mental health illness/serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders

Service Settings at Livermore Vamc

  • Outpatient treatment
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Hospitals at Livermore Vamc

  • General Hospital (including VA hospital)

Opioid Medications used in Treatment at Livermore Vamc

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source at Livermore Vamc

  • Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment at Livermore Vamc

  • This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

Type Of Treatment at Livermore Vamc

  • buprenorphine maintenance
  • suboxone prescription
  • naltrexone administration

Pharmacotherapies at Livermore Vamc

  • Disulfiram (Antabuse)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone - Vivitrol)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Treatment Approaches at Livermore Vamc

  • anger management
  • brief intervention
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • contingency management/motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention
  • substance use counseling
  • trauma-related counseling

FacilityOwnership at Livermore Vamc

  • the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

License/Certification/Accreditation at Livermore Vamc

  • The Joint Commission

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted at Livermore Vamc

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use programs
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Cash or self-payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Payment Assistance Available at Livermore Vamc

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported at Livermore Vamc

  • veterans
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment at Livermore Vamc

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing at Livermore Vamc

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • Screening for Hepatitis B
  • Screening for Hepatitis C
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • STD testing
  • TB screening

Transitional Services at Livermore Vamc

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Naloxone and overdose education

Ancillary Services at Livermore Vamc

  • case management
  • domestic violence services
  • early intervention for HIV
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • mentoring/peer support

Other Addictions Treatment at Livermore Vamc

  • Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
  • Treatment for gambling disorder

Counseling Services and Education at Livermore Vamc

  • individual counseling
  • group counseling
  • family counseling
  • marital/couples counseling
  • substance use education
  • hepatitis education, counseling and support
  • HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling
  • health education services

Medical Services at Livermore Vamc

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination

Tobacco/Screening Services at Livermore Vamc

  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy at Livermore Vamc

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted at Livermore Vamc

  • adults
  • young adults

Gender Accepted at Livermore Vamc

  • women
  • men

Exclusive Services at Livermore Vamc

  • Serves Veterans only

Phone #: 925-373-4700 x35390

Call (866) 434-2077 for 24/7 help with treatment.

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Is Methadone a safe option for addiction treatment?

Methadone treatment can be a safe and effective option for individuals struggling with opioid addiction, especially when administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program, such as the one that can be found at Livermore VAMC. Methadone is an opioid medication that is used to help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings, making it easier for individuals to reduce or quit their use of other opioids like heroin or prescription painkillers.

Here are some key points to consider regarding the safety of methadone treatment:

  1. Supervised Administration: Methadone treatment is typically provided through opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or clinics where patients receive a daily dose of methadone under the supervision of healthcare professionals. This helps reduce the risk of misuse and overdose.

  2. Reduces Withdrawal Symptoms: Methadone can alleviate the severe withdrawal symptoms associated with opioids, which can be a significant barrier to recovery. This can enhance the patient's quality of life and make it easier for them to engage in therapy and counseling.

  3. Harm Reduction: Methadone maintenance treatment can be viewed as a harm reduction approach. While it doesn't necessarily lead to immediate abstinence, it reduces the risks associated with illicit opioid use, such as overdose and the transmission of infectious diseases (e.g., HIV and hepatitis).

  4. Individualized Treatment: Methadone treatment should be individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient. The dose is typically adjusted based on the patient's response and progress in treatment.

  5. Legal Regulation: Methadone clinics and providers are subject to strict regulations and oversight by government agencies to ensure safety and appropriate use of the medication.

However, it's important to note that methadone is an opioid itself and can be habit-forming. When taken as prescribed and under medical supervision, the risk of addiction to methadone is relatively low. However, misuse or diversion of methadone can lead to addiction and other negative consequences.

Methadone treatment is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with certain medical conditions or contraindications may not be candidates for methadone treatment. It's essential for addiction treatment centers like Livermore VAMC to conduct a thorough assessment before starting someone on methadone.

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If you are experiencing severe emotional distress and/or suicidal thoughts, please seek all available help immediately, including contacting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 and/or visiting their website at: https://988lifeline.org/.